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Yeppoon lifesavers are among the Australian clubs awarded new rescue boat hulls to strengthen patrols and training.
Lifejacket compliance topped concerns during spring boating inspections across Gladstone North and Gladstone South.
CapRescue rescued an 81-year-old fisherman from a vessel at Swains Reef, more than 200 kilometres offshore, following a challenging helicopter mission.
New Queensland research reveals a hidden risk in barley seeds, with fungicide-resistant disease potentially spreading into future crops.
